As Ghana prepares for the upcoming elections on December 7, Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a strong appeal to Ghanaians to protect the integrity of the electoral process.

In an appearance on Joy News’ AM Show, Mr Ahiagbah urged citizens to avoid actions that could undermine the peaceful, fair, and transparent nature of the elections, stressing the importance of upholding democratic principles.

Reflecting on Ghana’s electoral history since the return to democracy in 1992, Mr Ahiagbah highlighted the significant progress the country has made.

“We have come a long way from 1992,” he said. “We’ve moved from elections marred by intimidation and fear, to a time when voting has become a norm, and people now look forward to it.” This shift, he argued, demonstrates Ghana's growing commitment to democracy, where citizens can exercise their voting rights without fear or pressure.

Mr Ahiagbah also reiterated that the power to elect leaders rests with the people of Ghana, irrespective of their social or economic status. “The power to select or elect anyone to lead the country rests with the people—the rich, the poor, everyone. It is the electorate who hold the power,” he stated.

 He emphasised that this growing awareness of the people's power is crucial to ensuring that the election process remains fair and accurately reflects the will of the people.

He further urged citizens not to let the election process itself become a source of division. “There are many challenges that concern us, but we must not allow the process of selecting our leaders to become a problem in itself,” Mr Ahiagbah remarked. “Instead, we should focus on doing the right thing to ensure the process remains smooth and free of disruption.”

Mr Ahiagbah made it clear that any actions which could damage the integrity of the election would not be tolerated. “I will discourage any activity that may tarnish the election process,” he said. “Our focus should be on presenting our achievements—what we’ve accomplished and what we aim to do in the future, which is truly exceptional.”

He also stressed the importance of vigilance during the election period. “We are confident of our victory, but we must ensure that nothing we do will make that victory questionable or diminish its significance,” he added.

Mr Ahiagbah once again urged Ghanaians to focus on doing the right thing and protecting the integrity of the electoral process. “Let’s focus on doing what is right,” he said. “Actions that undermine the election will not be encouraged, as they pose a threat to the future of our nation,” he concluded.